Hy-Tape Medical Tape

Recognizable by its distinctive pink color, Hy-Tape is the original zinc oxide-based medical tape, prized by wound care nurses, ostomy patients, and caregivers who need an adhesive that holds securely without punishing fragile skin. The zinc oxide backing turns into a gentle, water-repellent seal that stays put through bathing, swimming, and perspiration — yet peels away cleanly, which is why it's a frequent choice for people who reapply tape daily and can't afford skin breakdown.

Because it's latex-free and warms to body temperature to conform snugly, Hy-Tape works well over joints, around ostomy appliances and drains, and on delicate or sensitive skin. The waterproof zinc oxide formula also has soothing properties that make it gentler on removal than many cloth or plastic tapes.

This collection covers the sizes most households and clinics keep on hand, all in 5-yard rolls: the 0.5-inch (5LF, 105BLF) for small dressings and pediatric use, the versatile 1-inch (10LF, 110BLF), and the wider 1.5-inch (15LF, 115BLF) for securing larger dressings and heavier appliances. All are non-sterile, so keep in mind they're intended for external securement rather than direct placement on open sterile fields.

Not sure which width to stock? Narrower rolls give you finer control and less waste on small areas; wider rolls hold bulkier dressings with fewer strips. Many buyers keep two widths for flexibility.

Browse the full Hy-Tape International range, or compare with other specialty tapes like Silk Tape for a gentle cloth option and KT Tape for kinesiology support.